Titus Osundina

Deputy Resident Representative, Programmes

Mr. Osundina has over 28 years’ experience in Leadership, Programme and Operations Management, Humanitarian support, Emergency relief, Sustainable Development and Peacebuilding.

He joined UNDP South Sudan in September 2022 from UNDP Burundi where he was Deputy Resident Representative, Programme and Operations after serving in the same position in Comoros Islands where he wore another hat as the COVID-19 Coordinator for the UN. Prior to that, he served as UNDP Deputy Country Director, Operations in Guinea Conakry, Tanzania and Burundi. Earlier on, he served as Operations Manager of the first UN Joint Office in Cape Verde.

Before joining UNDP in 2006, Mr. Osundina worked with UNICEF for over 13 years as the Deputy Resident Representative (Operations) in Cameroon, Mauritania and Congo Brazzaville. Titus joined the United Nations System as the first Head of Human Resources of UNICEF Nigeria after working for the Oyo and Osun State Governments and as a Lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic, Idah in Nigeria.

He holds a master's degree in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Economics, a Diploma in Leadership in Public Policy and Advocacy for Children’s Rights, PRINCE 2 Certification and currently a Facilitator of UNDP Managing Successful Programme (MSP).

Mr. Osundina is a recipient of various Awards including the Certificate of Special Recognition by the RBA Director for exceptional performance and outstanding contribution to UNDP mission in 2021. Titus is a believer in people with focus on fostering human development through team works and creation of conducive working environment and highly motivated workforce.